I've haven't used this product yet, but iRex MyScript Notes 2.1 acts as OCR. At the steep price of $69.99, cheap it ain't.
https://www.irexshop.com/product_inf...82952b63bf8ba0
When my repaired Iliad is returned to me after having spent almost 7 weeks at the repair centre, I will definitely give the 30 day trial a shot.
Vincent